What does comparative negligence mean when determining who is liable for a traffic accident in California?
Many people who are injured in an automobile accident are not aware of how the legal process will unfold after filing a claim. Injured parties who have claims against negligent drivers usually just contact the respondent insurance company when personal injuries are minimal and it is clear who was responsible for the wreck. However, there…
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Should I accept payment from the at-fault driver or at-fault driver’s insurance company?
Involvement in a car accident is scary. It doesn’t matter if your accident is minor or serious, it’s confusing and scary to be involved in an accident. You weren’t expecting to be hit when you left your home or office, and you worry about what happens following an accident. Are you safe? Is your car…
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The driver of the other car doesn’t have insurance. What do I do?
In all 50 states, drivers are legally obligated to have car insurance. However, some drivers decide that they don’t need it or that they cannot afford it. The hope is that they never get pulled over or get into an accident. If you are in an accident with a driver who doesn’t have insurance, what…
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I was involved in a car accident in California with an uninsured motorist. What kind of compensation can I expect?
If you are involved in a car accident, sometimes it can be comforting to know that your car insurance coverage or the other driver’s coverage will help pay for vehicle damage and medical treatment. In some instances, the other driver may not have car insurance, read on to understand what your options are in such…
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I WAS INVOLVED IN A HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT. AM I STILL COVERED?
Hit-and-run accidents aren’t always accidents in which the at-fault driver flees the scene leaving a confused, dazed, and upset victim sitting in his or her car or lying in the middle of the road. It’s what the movies portray, but a hit-and-run can be as simple as a large dent in the side of your…
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